RESUME

Objective

To be challenged and grow with a company

Skills

•can interpret and realize verbal and sketched ideas
•understands balance in design
•advanced math training
•experience in mens, womens & unconventional patterning
•knowledgable in a wide variety of materials both conventional and unconventional
•comprehends pleasing color pallettes
•can design and sketch for a wide variety of needs
•experience with a variety of finishes
•Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Word

Personal Attributes

•good verbal & written communication
•works well individually & with a team
•good with constructive criticism
•enjoys making and improving on organizational systems
•works well under tight deadlines
•passionate about architecture for the body

Experience

Freelance
Los Angeles, CA Nov '07 to Present

•patternmaker for label Lykke Wulf
•custom outfits for Mary Jean Austin
•custom costumes for Gert Crawford
•photoshoot styling for photographer Evelyn Henriquez

Syren

Patternmaker

Los Angeles, CA Dec '10 to Present
•streamline designs to fit size chart both mens and womens
•conduct fittings, grade final designs

•create tech packs for new designs
•consult with clients and quote on custom designs
•design for various projects from the ordinary to Russian Pop Stars
•assist in photoshoot styling
•organize patterns

Funnel Furniture & Art Gallery
Assitant Buyer/Manager
Pasadena, CA        Aug '08 to Aug '10
•assist designers finding specific design needs
•trend research & assistant buying
•daily management of Gallery

Ric Rac Clothing Company
Co-designer/Production Manager
Pasadena, CA Dec '05 to June '08
•oversee all production from soucing to shipping
•trend research, design
•flat sketching, costing
•patternmaking, samplemaking
•light graphic design work

Education

Fashion Institue of Design & Merchandising
September 2001 to June 2003
Degree: AA in Fashion Design
Garduated with A average